Francois Villard, Saint Joseph Rouge "Poivre et Sol", 2022 grower champagne licorice and autumnal complexity beneath

licorice and autumnal complexity beneath its floral character

pure flavor that tastes like it was freshly squeezed

From the historic Cumières vineyard in the Vallée de la Marne

Coupled with slightly warmer temperatures

Francois Villard, Saint Joseph Rouge "Poivre et Sol", 2022 grower champagne licorice and autumnal complexity beneathIn the Northern Rhne, Francois Villard has crafted a wine that epitomizes the spirit of Saint Joseph with his Poivre et Sol 2022. This Syrah showcases the bold character of the regionrich in both fruit and spice, yet grounded by a deep minerality. On the nose, the wine immediately evokes a sense of depthdark berries, black cherry, and blackberry dominate, followed by savory notes of cracked black pepper, dried herbs, and a touch of earthy leather. The